Nigeria-US Joint Military Operations Eliminate Over 175 Terrorists in North-East

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Nigeria-US Joint Military Operations Eliminate Over 175 Terrorists in North-East

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that joint counterterrorism operations conducted by the Nigerian Armed Forces in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) have resulted in the elimination of more than 175 Islamic State-linked terrorists in Nigeria’s North-East region. According to a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila…

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National Security and Military

IGP Deploys DIGs to Geopolitical Zones, Launches Inter-State ‘Handshake Patrols’ to Combat Crime

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IGP Deploys DIGs to Geopolitical Zones, Launches Inter-State ‘Handshake Patrols’ to Combat Crime

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun’s successor, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has announced a major security restructuring aimed at strengthening policing and curbing criminal activities across Nigeria. As part of the new strategy, the IGP has approved the deployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to the country’s six geopolitical zones to enhance operational…

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Police and Interior Affairs

Ronaldo Set for Historic First-Ever Clash Against Nigeria as Portugal Host Super Eagles in Friendly

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Ronaldo Set for Historic First-Ever Clash Against Nigeria as Portugal Host Super Eagles in Friendly

Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo is poised to face Nigeria’s Super Eagles for the first time in his illustrious career when Portugal take on the three-time African champions in an international friendly on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The highly anticipated encounter will be played at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria, Portugal, and serves as…

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Football

Bandits Attack Kogi Secondary School, Kill Vice Principal, Two Others, Abduct Three Students

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Bandits Attack Kogi Secondary School, Kill Vice Principal, Two Others, Abduct Three Students

Residents of Iluke community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State have been thrown into mourning following a deadly attack by suspected bandits on Government Secondary School, Iluke. The attackers reportedly stormed the school community, killing the institution’s vice principal and two other persons during the assault. Three students were also abducted and taken…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Nigerian Man Jailed in U.S. for Using False Identity to Obtain Cybersecurity Job

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Nigerian Man Jailed in U.S. for Using False Identity to Obtain Cybersecurity Job

A Nigerian national, Atuchukwu Markrufus Onyeanusi, has been sentenced by a United States federal court after admitting to using fraudulent identification documents to secure employment in South Dakota. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota, Onyeanusi, 32, was sentenced on May 20, 2026, by U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler….

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News

U.S. Officials Allege Terror Links as Somali Referee Omar Artan Is Barred from 2026 World Cup

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U.S. Officials Allege Terror Links as Somali Referee Omar Artan Is Barred from 2026 World Cup

A United States administration official has alleged that Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry into the country ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup because of alleged associations with individuals suspected of belonging to terrorist organizations. Artan, who was set to make history as the first Somali referee to officiate at a FIFA…

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Football, World Cup Tournament

Senate Set to Pass State Police Bill This Week, Says Senate Leader

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Senate Set to Pass State Police Bill This Week, Says Senate Leader

The National Assembly is expected to pass the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police this week, according to Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele. Bamidele disclosed this while speaking on ongoing constitutional reforms, stating that lawmakers have reached a firm decision to move forward with the legislation in response to growing security challenges across the…

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Legislation and Legislature

KWCONOO Quiz Team Presents Certificate to Provost, Receives Cash Reward

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KWCONOO Quiz Team Presents Certificate to Provost, Receives Cash Reward

The students of Kwara State College of Nursing Sciences, Oke-Ode (KWCONOO), who recently emerged second at the Nigerian Universities Nursing Students Association (NUNSA) Quiz Competition, on Tuesday, 9th June 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Provost of the College, Alhaji Olanrewaju AbdulQuadri, to formally present the certificate awarded to the College following their outstanding…

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Imodoye Writers Residency to Unveil Seventh Cohort of Resident Writers on June 13

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Imodoye Writers Residency to Unveil Seventh Cohort of Resident Writers on June 13

ILORIN, KWARA STATE — The management of the Imodoye Writers Residency has announced plans to officially unveil the members of its seventh cohort during a special ceremony scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026. The unveiling event will take place at the Imodoye Writers Enclave, An-Nur Gardens, 35 Fate-Tanke Road, Ilorin, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The…

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Literatures

IGP Orders Nationwide Ban on Vehicles with Unregistered, Concealed Number Plates

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IGP Orders Nationwide Ban on Vehicles with Unregistered, Concealed Number Plates

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Olatunji Disu, has directed police commands across Nigeria to immediately intensify enforcement operations against vehicles operating without registration numbers and those using concealed, defaced, covered, or altered number plates. The directive was issued during a conference with Strategic Police Managers in Abuja, where the IGP expressed concern over the…

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